Solomon: Fresh start is best for Matt Schaub

In his seven seasons with the Texans, quarterback Matt Schaub has compiled a 46-42 record record as a starter. He's passed for 23,221 yards with 124 touchdowns (78 interceptions). Here's a look back at his football career. less

In his seven seasons with the Texans, quarterback Matt Schaub has compiled a 46-42 record record as a starter. He's passed for 23,221 yards with 124 touchdowns (78 interceptions). Here's a look back at his ... more

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Schaub attended the University of Virginia. In 2002, he was named the ACC Player of the Year as he passed for 2,976 yards with 28 touchdowns and seven interceptions. In his four years with the Cavaliers, Schaub threw for 7,502 yards and 56 TDs (26 ints). less

Schaub attended the University of Virginia. In 2002, he was named the ACC Player of the Year as he passed for 2,976 yards with 28 touchdowns and seven interceptions. In his four years with the Cavaliers, ... more

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The Atlanta Falcons selected Schaub with in the third round (90th overall) of the 2004 draft.

The Atlanta Falcons selected Schaub with in the third round (90th overall) of the 2004 draft.

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In his three seasons in Atlanta, Schaub passed for 1.033 yards and six touchdowns and six interceptions as he served as Michael Vick's backup.

In his three seasons in Atlanta, Schaub passed for 1.033 yards and six touchdowns and six interceptions as he served as Michael Vick's backup.

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The Texans acquired Schaub from the Falcons in a trade in March 2007.

The Texans acquired Schaub from the Falcons in a trade in March 2007.

Photo: Nathan Lindstrom / For the Chronicle

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Texans quarterback Matt Schaub looks on as medical staff attend to Houston Texans defensive tackle Cedric Killings after he was injured during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts at Reliant Stadium Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007, in Houston. less

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub looks on as medical staff attend to Houston Texans defensive tackle Cedric Killings after he was injured during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the ... more

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) runs off the field after a loss to the Atlanta Flacons at the Georgia Dome Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007, in Atlanta.

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) runs off the field after a loss to the Atlanta Flacons at the Georgia Dome Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007, in Atlanta.

Photo: Billy Smith II / Houston Chronicle

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Texans QB Matt Schaub is in pain after being sacked by Titans player during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007, in Houston

Texans QB Matt Schaub is in pain after being sacked by Titans player during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007, in Houston

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Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (right) stands on the sidelines after throwing an interception to the Jacksonville Jaguars during the fourth quarter as the Texans head coach Gary Kubiak (left) looks on at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007, in Jacksonville. The Jaguars defeated the Texans 37-17. less

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (right) stands on the sidelines after throwing an interception to the Jacksonville Jaguars during the fourth quarter as the Texans head coach Gary Kubiak (left) looks on at ... more

Photo: James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle

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Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) scrambles while being chased by Cleveland Browns linebacker Willie McGinest (55) during the first half of Houston Texans match-up against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007, in Cleveland. less

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) scrambles while being chased by Cleveland Browns linebacker Willie McGinest (55) during the first half of Houston Texans match-up against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Nov. ... more

Photo: Billy Smith II / Houston Chronicle

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Texans quarterback Matt Schaub runs the ball during the second quarter of the Houston Texans-Jacksonville Jaguars NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008.

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub runs the ball during the second quarter of the Houston Texans-Jacksonville Jaguars NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008.

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Texan's quarterback Matt Schaub hands off the ball to Chris Taylor during the fourth quarter of the Houston Texans-Jacksonville Jaguars NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008. Final score was 30-27 Jaguars in OT. less

Texan's quarterback Matt Schaub hands off the ball to Chris Taylor during the fourth quarter of the Houston Texans-Jacksonville Jaguars NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008. Final score was 30-27 Jaguars ... more

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) is pressured by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, in Houston.

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) is pressured by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, in Houston.

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub warms up before an NFL football game at LP Field against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, in Nashville.

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub warms up before an NFL football game at LP Field against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, in Nashville.

Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) throws a pass over the outstretched arms of New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith (91) during the second quarter of an NFL pre-season football game in the Superdome Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, in New Orleans. less

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) throws a pass over the outstretched arms of New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith (91) during the second quarter of an NFL pre-season football game in the Superdome ... more

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Texans quarterback Matt Schaub runs the ball during the second quarter of the Houston Texans-Jacksonville Jaguars NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008.

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub runs the ball during the second quarter of the Houston Texans-Jacksonville Jaguars NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008.

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) watches from the sidelines against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter of a Monday Night Football game at Reliant Stadium Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, in Houston.

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) watches from the sidelines against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter of a Monday Night Football game at Reliant Stadium Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, in Houston.

Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

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Texans Scott Jackson (right) taps Kevin Hernandez (lower left 7 yrs.) as the Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (upper left) looks on during Ephriam Salaam of the Houston Texans "Shop with a Jock " event benefitting the Depelchin Children's Center at the Walmart store in the 9500 block of South Post Oak Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, in Houston. Jackson had to use a motorized cart due to foot surgery. less

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) hands a game ball to a fan following the Texans victory over the Chicago Bears in the final game of the season at Reliant Stadium Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, in Houston. The Texans defeated the Bears by a score of 31-24 to finish the season 8-8. less

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) hands a game ball to a fan following the Texans victory over the Chicago Bears in the final game of the season at Reliant Stadium Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, in Houston. The ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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Texans quarterback Matt Schaub takes a swing during the fourth annual Reliant Energy Home Run Derby, Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. The Houston Texans participants along with Reliant Energy over raised over 31,000 dollars for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston through the derby. Matt Schuab hit for the most dollars winning the derby . less

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub takes a swing during the fourth annual Reliant Energy Home Run Derby, Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. The Houston Texans participants along with ... more

Photo: Billy Smith II / Houston Chronicle

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Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) tries to rally his team during the second quarter of a pre-season NFL football game at Reliant Stadium Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, in Houston.

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) tries to rally his team during the second quarter of a pre-season NFL football game at Reliant Stadium Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, in Houston.

Photo: Michael Paulsen / Houston Chronicle

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Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) walks gingerly after hurting himself on a run to the sideline during second quarter action Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, at Reliant Stadium in Houston.

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) walks gingerly after hurting himself on a run to the sideline during second quarter action Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, at Reliant Stadium in Houston.

Photo: Nick de la Torre / Houston Chronicle

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Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) is thrown down to the turf after delivering a pass during the 1st quarter of the Houston Texans-New York Jets NFL football game at Reliant Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, in Houston. less

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) is thrown down to the turf after delivering a pass during the 1st quarter of the Houston Texans-New York Jets NFL football game at Reliant Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, ... more

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Texans quarterback Matt Schaub carries the game ball as he walks off the field at the end of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, in Nashville. The Texans beat the Titans 34-31. less

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub carries the game ball as he walks off the field at the end of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, in Nashville. The Texans beat ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) (center) during the second half of NFL game action Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, in Houston.

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) (center) during the second half of NFL game action Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, in Houston.

Photo: James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle

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Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) and Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) walk away from each other after the Colts beat the Texans in an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Houston. The Colts beat the Texans 35-27. less

Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) and Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) walk away from each other after the Colts beat the Texans in an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, ... more

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub boxes up a football during the FedEx Office "Pack and Ship" promotion at the FedEx Office location at 2200 Southwest Freeway Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, in Houston.

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub boxes up a football during the FedEx Office "Pack and Ship" promotion at the FedEx Office location at 2200 Southwest Freeway Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, in Houston.

Photo: James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle

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AFC wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) celebrates his 23-yard touchdown catch with AFC quarterback Matt Schaub during the first quarter of the 2010 Pro Bowl on Sunday, January 31, 2010, at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. less

AFC wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) celebrates his 23-yard touchdown catch with AFC quarterback Matt Schaub during the first quarter of the 2010 Pro Bowl on Sunday, January 31, 2010, at Sun Life Stadium in ... more

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) slides as he scrambles out of the pocket away from Dallas Cowboys linebacker Anthony Spencer (93) for a four-yard gain during the third quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at Reliant Stadium Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010, in Houston. The Texans beat the Cowboys 23-7. less

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) slides as he scrambles out of the pocket away from Dallas Cowboys linebacker Anthony Spencer (93) for a four-yard gain during the third quarter of an NFL pre-season football ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer / Chronicle

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Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) hands off the football during the second quarter of the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs, NFL football game at Reliant Stadium Oct. 17, 2010, in Houston.

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) hands off the football during the second quarter of the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs, NFL football game at Reliant Stadium Oct. 17, 2010, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) during the first quarter of the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs, NFL football game at Reliant Stadium Oct. 17, 2010, in Houston.

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) during the first quarter of the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs, NFL football game at Reliant Stadium Oct. 17, 2010, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Peter Berry, 9, reaches out to brother Aaron Berry, 8, to try on Matt Schaub's helmet as cousin Noah Berry, 10, and Texans Quarterback Matt Schaub look on at the Houston Texans Practice Facility on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, in Houston. Peter Berry, 9, Aaron Berry, 8, not present Willa Berry, 6, are the children whose parents died in a head-on collision earlier this year, and the children are now paralyzed. The Berry brothers and family meet Texans players after practice. less

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub allows Aaron Berry, 8, to try on his helmet as brother (center) Peter Berry, 9, looks on at the Houston Texans Practice Facility on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, in Houston. Peter Berry, 9, Aaron Berry, 8, not present Willa Berry, 6, are the children whose parents died in a head-on collision earlier this year, and the children are now paralyzed. The Berry brothers and family meet Texans players after practice. less

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) throws a pass while warming up before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in Baltimore.

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) throws a pass while warming up before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in Baltimore.

Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) scrambles out of the pocket pressured by Tennessee Titans defensive end Dave Ball (98) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at LP Field Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in Nashville. The Texans beat the Titans 41-7. less

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) scrambles out of the pocket pressured by Tennessee Titans defensive end Dave Ball (98) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at LP Field Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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In 2011 Matt Schaub led the Texans to a 7-3 start before suffering a foot injury in the 10th game of the year that knocked him out for the remainder of the season.

In 2011 Matt Schaub led the Texans to a 7-3 start before suffering a foot injury in the 10th game of the year that knocked him out for the remainder of the season.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

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Matt Schaub threw for 2,479 yards, 15 touchdowns and six interceptions before his foot injury sidelined him for the rest of the year.

Matt Schaub threw for 2,479 yards, 15 touchdowns and six interceptions before his foot injury sidelined him for the rest of the year.

Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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Without Matt Schaub, the Texans finished 10-6 and advanced to the playoffs. T.J. Yates led the Texans to their first playoff win in franchise history against the Bengals. Baltimore eliminated Houston in the second round. less

Without Matt Schaub, the Texans finished 10-6 and advanced to the playoffs. T.J. Yates led the Texans to their first playoff win in franchise history against the Bengals. Baltimore eliminated Houston in the ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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On Sept. 4, 2012, Virginia retired Schaub's No. 7 jersey.

On Sept. 4, 2012, Virginia retired Schaub's No. 7 jersey.

Photo: Handout photo

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In 2012 Matt Schaub led the Texans to a roaring 12-1 start to the season.

In 2012 Matt Schaub led the Texans to a roaring 12-1 start to the season.

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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After beginning the year on a roll, Matt Schaub the Texans faded in three of the final four games of the season.

After beginning the year on a roll, Matt Schaub the Texans faded in three of the final four games of the season.

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On Jan. 5, 2013, Matt Schaub earned his first playoff victory, and the second in Texans franchise history. He threw for 262 yards and one interception in the 19-13 victory.

On Jan. 5, 2013, Matt Schaub earned his first playoff victory, and the second in Texans franchise history. He threw for 262 yards and one interception in the 19-13 victory.

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Matt Schaub's playoff record fell to 1-1 on Jan. 13, 2013 against the Patriots. The Texans struggled against New England at Gillette Stadium in a 41-28 loss. Schaub threw for 343 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. less

Matt Schaub's playoff record fell to 1-1 on Jan. 13, 2013 against the Patriots. The Texans struggled against New England at Gillette Stadium in a 41-28 loss. Schaub threw for 343 yards, two touchdowns and one ... more

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The Texans narrowly avoided disaster to begin the 2013 season. Matt Schaub threw an interception on Houston's first play and eventually had a 21-point deficit against the Chargers. The Texans managed to rally in the second half and win 31-28. less

The Texans narrowly avoided disaster to begin the 2013 season. Matt Schaub threw an interception on Houston's first play and eventually had a 21-point deficit against the Chargers. The Texans managed to rally ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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Matt Schaub and the Texans were backed into a corner once again in their second game against the Titans. Houston forced overtime and Schaub made a game-winning touchdown throw to rookie receiver DeAndre Hopkins. The Texans improved to 2-0 and never won again in 2013. less

Matt Schaub and the Texans were backed into a corner once again in their second game against the Titans. Houston forced overtime and Schaub made a game-winning touchdown throw to rookie receiver DeAndre ... more

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Matt Schaub had a costly habit of throwing interceptions that were ran back for touchdowns. In October he became the first NFL quarterback to throw a pick six in four consecutive games.

Matt Schaub had a costly habit of throwing interceptions that were ran back for touchdowns. In October he became the first NFL quarterback to throw a pick six in four consecutive games.

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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An injury forced Schaub to miss several games. After the injury, Schaub lost his job to Case Keenum. Schaub started the final two games of the season when Keenum was hurt, but was unable to add to the Texans' in total in 2013. less

An injury forced Schaub to miss several games. After the injury, Schaub lost his job to Case Keenum. Schaub started the final two games of the season when Keenum was hurt, but was unable to add to the Texans' ... more